Pilot drug consumption room must follow report recommending it, says SNP MP Alison Thewliss was speaking after the Commons Home Affairs Committee said such a facility should be set up in Glasgow. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Government urged to address AI ‘risks’ to avoid ‘spooking’ public Ministers also urged the Government to ‘move with greater urgency’ when it comes to addressing potential risks associated with the technology. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Future ‘more positive’ with latest car production figures A total of 76,451 cars were built last month, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Repeated calls for pay restraint among university leaders ‘could be dangerous’ Five universities in the UK paid their vice-chancellors more than half a million pounds in salary and benefits last year, figures show. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
Rare super blue moon shines over UK in treat for stargazers A blue moon is not named after the colour and instead refers to the second full moon in one calendar month. The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
UK health officials bring forward autumn flu and Covid vaccinations Move in England comes after detection of highly-mutated coronavirus variant that is spreading around the world The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Prince Harry reveals what Archie wants to be when he grows up ‘I remind him that no matter what you want to be when you grow up, it’s your character that matters most,’ Duke of Sussex recalls telling son Archie The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
The Guardian view on the UK and China: Britain is muddling along in dealing with Beijing Editorial: The foreign secretary’s approach is an improvement, but there’s still a long way to go The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
UN torture expert urges UK government to review indefinite sentences ‘Deeply flawed’ imprisonment for public protection scheme still causing severe distress, says rapporteur The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Airlines call for compensation reform after ‘staggering’ air chaos revelation Industry expects to lose £100m over the air traffic control failure and wants Nats to contribute The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
WhatsApp's new Mac app is a desktop delight The Mac app for WhatsApp is out of beta and delivers excellent and effortless group calling T3 · Aug 30, 2023
Simon Calder issues advice on flight cancellations and compensation as air traffic chaos continues Simon Calder tackled a wide range of your questions - from what you can be compensated for, how you can claim and what to do if you’re stranded and your flight is cancelled The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
UK savings rates: NS&I launches one-year deal offering record 6.2% Government-backed bank throws down gauntlet to high street lenders with new growth bonds The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023
Son of British media tycoon tells Cleverly to rescue father from Chinese jail: ‘British values are on trial’ James Cleverly met China’s Vice President today in first visit by a UK foreign secretary to China in five years The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Autumn Covid vaccine programme brought forward after new variant detected in UK The Government said vaccinations would start on September 11 following advice from the UK Health Security Agency.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 ‘Furious’: UK passenger stung by air traffic chaos – then an oversold flight Swarna Khare vows never to use online travel agents again after buying ticket for already-full plane
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023 Where are e-scooters banned? Paris tells rental firms to wind up operations Paris is one of few places in Europe where e-scooter rentals are banned
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 MPs criticise UK government’s handling of copyright policy related to AI A report said a proposed exemption that would allow artificial intelligence developers free use of copyrighted books and music for training demonstrated ‘a clear lack of understanding’
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023 'Girl math' may not be smart financial advice, but it could help women feel more empowered with money If you’ve ever calculated cost per wear to justify the price of an expensive dress, or felt like you’ve made a profit after returning an ill-fitting pair of jeans, you might be an expert in “girl math”. With videos about the topic going viral on social media, girl math might…
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023 Curious Kids: how does a tower crane go up and down? How does a crane go up and down? – Spencer, aged four, UK
The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023 'When you get status the struggle doesn’t end': what it's like to be a new refugee in the UK When someone applies for asylum in the UK today, they may be waiting months or even years for their application to be decided, thanks to the record-high backlog that the government is failing to tackle.
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 UK ‘clear-eyed’ China will not change ‘overnight’, says Cleverly The Foreign Secretary was meeting with senior officials in Beijing in a visit he said would allow for ‘tough conversations’ with the Chinese.
The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023 UK-based BTIEI firm to open a chain of hospitals in Kakinada of Andhra Pradesh BTIEI-UK and BTIEI-India sign MoU to set up chain of hospitals in Kakinada district.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 UK air traffic control failure: what caused it, and who will have to pay? We look at what lies behind hundreds of thousands of people having their flights cancelled or delayed
Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023 Best and worst airports in the UK revealed in Which? survey Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport at opposite ends of the table for customer satisfaction